A/N: Okay, well I hope by now you've all got a feel for what's going on between Sesshomaru and Kagome. I bet no body expected that Kagome was a demon. (or maybe you did) Well, read and review.

The next three months passed in a flash. Now Kagome was waiting in line with everyone else for her name to be called to recieve their medals for finishing their training in the military. Jason, and Mason had managed to get the rank of Officer, Jerry and Jamie had both gotten the rank of Liuetenant, Carter was stuck as Private and he was fine with that. As for Shane and herself, they had gotten the rank of General. Kagome hadn't seen Brad since his incident with the playboy magazine and as for Liuetenant David he had gotten married a few weeks ago and was out on leave.

"Liuetenant Jamie."

Jamie walked up the steps to the stage and stood at attention while General Mae pinned his medal to his uniform. He walked down the other side of the stage and stood beside me and Jerry.

"Congradulations Jamie."

Jamie blushed and Jerry smiled up at his brother. Two months ago it was found out that the brothers had been seperated at birth and unconciously signed up for the military the same day. And ironically enough they were put in the same barracks. Shane stood as silent as ever behind me. Jason, Mason, and Carter all went up to get their medals. They were all standing around Kagome in a little circle. Then General Mae called out the last two names.

"General Shane and General Higurashi."

Both Shane and Kagome walked up the steps and stood at attention while General Mae pinned their medals on. Then she saluted them.

"It has been an honor training the both of you. Keep the skills you've learned here with you throughout your life. Dismissed."

With that both Kagome and Shane went down the stairs on the other side of the stage and joined everyone else. General Mae stepped up to the microphone and everyone stood at attention towards the stage waiting for her next words.

"You've learned everything the military has to offer you, take the skills you've learned over the past four months and use them to protect the ones you love or the things you find worth protecting. You're dismissed."

Everyone shouted out and it reminded Kagome a lot of High School graduation. Suddenly Kagome was lifted into the air.

"Ahhh! Guys come on, put me down!"

Kagome tried to get out of their grasps, but she couldn't. When she noticed they were taking her towards the showers she started fighting that much harder.

"Come on guys put me down! Stop, no, DON'T!"

Kagome screamed but it was too late, Shane turned on the water and everyone else dropped her on the ground under the shower head. She was soaked through in minutes. They all stood around her laughing like a bunch of hyenas.

"You guys are gonna get it!"

Kagome shot up and started chasing them around. She had managed to grab Jerry and Jamie by the back of their uniforms and had flipped them over onto the ground. Then she tripped Mason and Carter so that they fell down the hill until they landed in the mud pit on the obstacle course. Jason was trying to get away by climbing over the rope wall, but Kagome quickly climbed up after him and tied him in place with the ropes. The only one left was Shane. Kagome jumped down from the top of the rope wall and walked around trying to find him.

"Come on out Shane, I'm not going to hurt you...much."

Kagome could hear laughter from the others as she walked around the base looking for Shane.

'Fine, if he doesn't want to play fair I won't either.'

'So you're going to use your powers now?'

'I'm just going to sniff him out.'

Kagome's beast laughed at her small joke. Kagome took a deep breath and caught Shane's scent. She smiled and walked over to the tree he was currently hiding in. She leaned against the trunk and looked up. Shane froze as her eyes met his.

"K-Kagome."

"Shane."

He tried jumping from the tree limb he was on to the roof of the mess hall, but Kagome was there before he could even stand up. His eyes widened and he froze. Kagome went to knock his feet out from under him, but he jumped from the roof. He landed on the ground and took off running. Kagome smiled and chased after him. This whole time the others were watching in amazment. They had never seen Shane act so outgoing, and they had never seen Kagome so...happy.

"Shane just give up, she's going to get you eventually you might as well just get it over with."

"Shut up! I don't want to hear that from you. You got caught too easily. I'd never be caught like thaahh!"

Kagome had jumped and pinned him to the ground. Everyone erupted in laughter and Shane stared up at Kagome in surprise. She was grinning like a cheshire cat as she pinned him down with her knees.

"Give up?"

"No."

Shane struggled to get her off but she didn't budge.

'Deja vu much.'

Kagome's beast laughed but agreed. Shane managed to grab Kagome's wrist and roll her over so that he was pinning her down. He had his knees keeping her arms by her side and his hands were pinning her shoulders down. She couldn't help laugh and Shane smiled. That made Kagome stop laughing, the entire four months Kagome had known Shane he never once smiled. Kagome's shocked expression made Shane laugh, and that only made Kagome that more surprised. Suddenly Shane looked into Kagome's eyes and pressed his lips to hers. Everyone stared in shock at Shane's show of affection and waited for Kagome's reaction. At first she was too surprised to react, then she realized that Shane was kissing her.

'Damn it, why does this always have to happen?'

'Do you like him?'

'As a friend or a brother.'

'Then you should probably let him know that and get his lips off of us.'

Kagome brought her legs up and tossed Shane across the field until he landed in the river. When he realized what had happened he looked at Kagome in confusion, he had a small blush on his face. Kagome got up and went over to the river before anyone else could get there.

"Shane I'm flattered, but I don't see you that way. I'm sorry, though that kiss was something else."

Shane smiled and stood up. Everyone else finally reached them and laughed when they saw Shane drenched.

"Nice Shane, did you need a bath that badly?"

Shane started chasing after Jamie and Kagome couldn't help but laugh. Over the past few months these guys had become her family and now it was time to say goodbye.

"Guess this is goodbye then huh."

Everyone stopped smiling and laughing, Shane even stopped trying to choke Jamie and they all looked at Kagome.

"I guess it is."

They all made their way back to the barracks and got their stuff then they all walked to the gates. Jamie, and Jerry hugged Kagome and said their goodbyes to everyone else. Kagome, Carter, Jason, Mason and Shane headed towards the shrine. They reached and intersection and Carter, and Jason said their goodbyes after hugging Kagome and shaking hands with Shane and Mason. After a while Mason left to go to his house and gave Kagome a hug and Shane a pat on the back. Then only Shane and Kagome were left heading back to their houses. Kagome reached the bottom of the stairs heading towards the shrine and turned to Shane. Kagome smiled at him and he pulled her into a hug.

"Bye Shane, maybe I'll see you around."

He pulled away and smiled at her.

"Yeah, maybe."

With that Shane walked down the street until Kagome couldn't see him anymore. Taking a deep breath Kagome walked up the steps until she stood next to the Goshinboku. She went over to it a placed a hand on it. A memory flashed through her of when she first saw Inuyasha.

"He looked so peaceful when he was asleep. Heh, I bet nobody knew how much of a handful he really was."

'You're crying.'

Kagome put a hand to her cheek to wipe away the tears and she heard the door to her house open. She turned to see Souta standing in the doorway. He dropped the soccer ball that was in his hands and it rolled over to Kagome's feet. She kicked it up and bounced it on her knee while looking at her brother.

"K-Kagome? You're home!"

Souta came running towards her and Kagome caught the ball in one hand as she wrapped the other around his waist. He had grown so much over the past few months. His head reached her stomach now. She bent down and placed her lips to his head.

"Yeah, I'm home."

"Souta, what are you yelling about?"

Kagome turned to see her mother in the doorway and started to cry.

"Mom."

"Kagome!"

Her mother ran to her and wrapped her arms around both Kagome and Souta. They stood there for a while before walking back into the house. Kagome told them all about the military and the training she'd gone through. Kagome's mom started dinner and Souta and Kagome went outside to play soccer. After a while Kagome's mom called them in saying dinner was ready. They all ate as Souta filled Kagome in on all the things she missed over the past four months. After the dishes were done, Kagome took a shower and went to bed.

oOoOoOo

"Shippou! Look!"

Shippou looked over towards Rin to see what she wante him to look at and gasped. She was wearing a light pink kimono today with small white flowers all over. Shippou blushed and looked away.

"Shippou, look."

Rin held out a crown of flowers she had managed to weave together. Shippou raised his head and looked at her face. She was smiling like she always did.

"It looks pretty."

"Doesn't it. Come on, it's dinner time and Lord Sesshomaru doesn't like it when Rin's late."

Rin grabbed Shippou's hand and led him down the hall to the kitchen. Shippou blushed again but hid it from Rin. When they reached the kitchen Rin released his hand and ran to sit next to Lord Sesshomaru.

'She's always so happy, it's really cute.'

"Shippou, come on. If you don't hurry up the food's going to be gone."

Shippou shook his head and went to sit next to Rin. He dipped his head to Sesshomaru who dipped his back and Shippou started to eat. Rin talked about everything her and Shippou had done that day and Sesshomaru only listened. After they finished eating Rin left and ran to her room to put the flower crown with the others she had made and Shippou headed back to his room.

'Mama, when are you coming back? It's been three months since you left and I miss you.'

With that Shippou climbed into the bed he had shared with his mother and quickly fell asleep.

OoOoOoO

Kagome woke up to Buyo staring at her.

'Your cat is annoying.'

'Why do you say that? Buyo's cute.'

'He's been staring at us all morning.'

'Really, why?'

'Because while you were asleep you let your concealment spell slip.'

'I did! Did my family see?'

'No, but your mom is coming up the stairs now.'

'Oh shit!'

'Yeah.'

Kagome focused her energy around her until she felt her ears and teeth go back to normal. Her claws, tail, and markings disappeared just as her mother walked in the room.

"Kagome, breakfast is ready."

"Ok, I'll be down once I get dressed."

"Ok honey."

Kagome watched as her mother turned and left. Kagome got up, knocking Buyo to the end of the bed, and closed the door.

'I need something to help me hide my true self without me doing anything.'

'For that we'll have to find a priestess to help us.'

'Yeah, but it'd be stronger if I did it myself.'

'Then after we eat let's try to find a priestess to teach us how to do that.'

'Okay.'

Kagome went to her closet and picked out a pair of navy blue shorts and a red tee shirt with a white cross on the front. After checking herself in the mirror she went downstairs for breakfast. Kagome helped Souta with the dishes then headed for the door.

"Kagome, where are you going?"

"Well, I know I just got back but I need to find a priestess to train me."

"Okay, just stay safe."

"I will."

With that Kagome left and headed into town. She went to the park and sat down underneath a tree. She leaned against the bark of the tree and closed her eyes.

'My mom is always so understanding.'

'Would you prefer it if she wasn't?'

'No. Hey, I've got a question.'

'What?'

'How the hell am I supposed to find a priestess who will train me in this time period?'

'The same way you do in the Feudal Era.'

Kagome reached out with her powers trying to find a priestess. She was surprised to feel several auras she had never noticed before. One stood out from the rest and Kagome headed towards it.

'How come i've never been able to sense the auras in my time before?'

'Because before you weren't as disciplined as you are now, that and since your demon self has finally awakened it enhances your sense.'

'That makes sense i guess.'

'We're here, mask your aura.'

'How?'

'Same way you use the concealment spell.'

Kagome walked up the steps until she stood before an old shrine. The roofs were an ivy green color and the doors were decorated with pictures of monks and priestesses battling demons.

"Halt, who goes there? State your business."

Kagome froze as she was suddenly surrounded by monks with holy staffs and sutras.

'Talk about your welcoming party.'

"My name is Kagome Higurashi, and I wish to speak with the head priestess."

The monks surrounding her looked at one another before lowering theirs staffs and sutras.

"Follow us."

The monks led her down a long hallway and they stopped infront of a large door.

"Lady Jade, you have a visitor."

"Send her in."

Kagome was pushed forward and she fell on her hands and knees. The monks left and Kagome stood to see the priestess before her. She had long blonde hair tied up in a ponytail, blue eyes and fair skin. She was wearing white and ivy green priestess robes. Kagome bowed respectively.

"Lady Jade, my name is Kagome and I have a request to ask of you."

The woman bowed back to Kagome and sat down. Kagome did the same and waited for her to respond.

"What do you need Lady Kagome?"

"First I would like to ask if you'd be willing to train me."

"You have a lot of power, it's trained to an extent, but it is still quite wild. Very well, I will train you."

"Than you Lady Jade."

"What else do you ahve to say?"

"Well while I train I will need a place to stay. I ask that I have a room to myself."

"Why?"

'Is it safe to tell her?'

'What can you possibly lose from telling her?'

"What I'm about to tell you must stay between only the two of us."

"Hai, of course."

"Don't be alarmed, I swear I will not harm you."

Jade looked at Kagome in confusion, but nodded her head for her to continue. Kagome took a deep breath and let the concealment spell fall. She heard Jade's gasp and could smell her fear.

"D-demon!"

Kagome sighed and put the concealment spell back up before the monks burst through the doors.

'So much for it being between just the two of us.'

They looked around for a while, but left when they didn't see any danger. they ignored Jade's comments about Kagome being a demon. After a while Jade sat back down and stared at Kagome.

"W-What buisness do you have here demon?"

'Great, now what am I supposed to tell her?'

'Just repeat exactly what I say.'

"Please don't fear me, I am just a decendant from a line of miko demonesses. i am also the guardian of the Shikon no Tama."

"Impossible! The Shikon no Tama disappeared from the world 400 years ago."

"500 years to be exact."

Kagome reached into her shirt and pulled out her half of the jewel.

"What happened to it!"

"500 years ago it was shattered by an arrow shot by a priestess after a demon tried to swallow it."

"You really are the Shikon miko."

"Hai, I am."

Kagome put the jewel back under her shirt and waited for Jade to continue.

"It would be an honor to train you. Though if you are the Shikon miko why is it you need traingin?"

"Ever since my demon self was awakened my powers have grown past my capabilities."

"We will help you."

"One last thing."

"Anything."

"I need you to teach me how to make an amulet that will constantly hide both the scent and aura of my true self."

"I understand. you are to stay here from tonight on. Your training will start tomorrow."

Kagome stood and bowed, Jade returned the gesture.

"Thank you Lady Jade."

"Don't mention it."

Jade called for the monks to come and show Kagome to her room. Once inside Kagome sat down on the bedroll and stared yp at the ceiling. the room was simple, it had a bed, a lamp, and a washbin. Kagome closed her eyes and was almost asleep when her inneryoukai screamed at her to move. She rolled onto her side just as a spear came flying through her door. Kagome stared wide eyed at the spear in her pillow then towards the door.

'What the hell?'

'You let the concealment spell fall again! They sensed a demon and attacked.'

Kagome quickly made sure the concealment spell was back in place before she walked to the door. Two monks stood at her door with sutras and spears in hand.

"I'm fine. I vanquished the demon. Take me to see Lady Jade."

They both nodded and led her down the hall until they reached the same door as before. They left and Kagome knocked.

"Lady Jade, we need to talk."

There was shuffling on the other side of the door before it was slid open and Jade ushered Kagome inside.

"What is it?"

"You're either gonna have to teach me to make that amulet or put a barrier around my room."

"Why?"

"Because when I go to sleep the spell falls."

"How does that-"

"Ask my pillow."

A look of understanding covered Jade's face.

"Okay, you're not trained enough to make an amulet like that yet. So I'll put a barrier around your room."

"Thank you."

With that they both went to Kagome's room and Jade put a barrier around the room.

"There you go. As long as you are in this room you won't have to use the concealment spell. If that's all I bid you a goodnight, and I'll see you in the morning."

Jade bowed then left. Kagome went back into her room, she pulled the spear out of her pillow and leaned it against the wall. Then she laid down and closed her eyes. She quickly fell asleep and this time there were no sharp objects flying towards her head.

The next morning Kagome was led to the kitchen where everyone had breakfast together. After that Kagome was led to a waterfall behind the shrine to meditate. She was accompanied by Jade and two other monks.

"Just clear your mind and focus on controlling your powers."

Kagome nodded as they sat down on the boulders beneath the falls. Several hours later Kagome was led to Jade's room to focus her powers into weapons, learn incantations, how to make and break barriers, and all youkai languages and customs. After about a week Kagome was able to use her powers as projectiles such as small daggers of pink spiritual energy. She could make a barrier around the entire shrine and it be just as strong as a barrier put up by the six strongest monks int he shrine. She could also break any kind of barrier, she was pretty sure she'd even be able to break Naraku's barrier given the chance. She had learned over half of the incantations and demon languages and customs.

"You learn fast."

"Thanks."

"Keep this up and you'll have learned everything we have to offer by the end of the week."

Kagome smiled at the thought of being able to go back home.

"Ok, thank you."

"Now let's finish with the rest of these incantations, then all you'll have left to learn is the youkai customs of courting and mating."

"Hai, let's leave the youkai customs for tomorrow."

"Alright."

Kagome studied with Jade for the rest of the night, even when Jade had fallen asleep Kagome continued to study. Eventually her eyes began to droop and she headed off to her room. She fell asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow.

oOoOoOo

"Miroku, when do you think Kagome will come back?"

"I'm not sure Sango my dear, but I have a feeling our Kagome will be coming back soon."

Sanog nodded and went about packing up camp, she had the same feeling. After they had everything put away they headed back to Kaede's village. Sango noticed that Kilala was surprisingly quiet.

'She's always been so lonely lately. It must be hard being part of such a rare species of youkai.'

As they finally reached the village by midday they passed a couple kissing and Sango noticed how Kilala's tail fell. She suddenly felt sorry for her fiery friend, but she didn't know a way to help her. They soon were settling down in Kaede's hut. Miroku and Kaede fell asleep almost instantly. Sango watched as Kilala stared out the door to the hut. Sighing she slowly fell asleep.

oOoOoOo

"So because of that you would be required to fight if challenged for your right to mate with the demon of your choice."

"Could you deny challenges?"

"Certain ones yes, but others no."

"How will I know which-"

"You'll be able to know."

"Ok."

Kagome smiled up at Jade. She had finally been taught everything Jade knew.

"What are you going to do after you leave?"

Jade stood up and walked over to a table and rummaged around for something Kagome couldn't see.

"Find the remaining shards of the Shikon Jewel."

Jade nodded then came to sit in front of Kagome with a box full of beads and decorations. Kagome raised an eyebrow in question and Jade laughed.

"It's time to make your amulet. Have you decided if you want it to be a bracelet or a necklace?"

"Necklace."

"Ok, pick your beads then do as I do."

"Right."

Kagome sifted through the box of beads and other decorations for a while, picking out the ones she liked. Eventually she had enough to make her necklace. Jade picked up a string that had been soaked in holy water, Kagome did the same.

"Now say the strongest incantation for concealment you know as you string the beads. It doesn't matter in what order you put the beads, just be sure not to stop the incantation until the necklace is complete."

"Right."

With that both Kagome and Jade started their incantations as they strung the beads. After a while Kagome had finished stringing all the beads and looked up at Jade. She shook her head and Kagome continued the incantation. Jade took the necklace from Kagome's hands and placed it around her neck. The beads glowed pink, then red, then finally settled as blue. Kagome looked at Jade, she nodded and Kagome stopped saying the incantation.

"It's done, to everyone else you appear human. Your aura is hidden and your scent willb e hidden from even the strongest youkai."

"Will I be able to take it off?"

"Yes, but only you can take it off or put it back on. It will also only work for you since you made it."

"So in a nut shell it's like any other necklace in the world except that I'm the only one it works for and I'm the only one who can take it off."

"Pretty much yeah, why do you ask?"

"I just know someone who has a necklace that he can't take off."

Kagome smiled wryly and Jade looked at her in confusion but decided to ignore her.

"Don't worry, if you ever need to take it off you can just slip it over your head. The transformation back into your true self will be instant."

Kagome stood and bowed to Jade.

"Thank you for everything Lady Jade."

"No problem, it was an honor to train the Shikon miko."

Jade bowed back and Kagome elft with only one destination in mind, home.

oOoOoOo

"Shippou! Where are you going!"

"To the well, mama's coming back!"

"How do you know Kagome-chan's coming back?"

"I just know."

Sesshomaru watched as the usually calm and quiet fox kit ran around his palace trying to gather all his things.

'The kit seems to think the miko's coming back.'

'You did it again.'

'What?'

'You called her miko instead of Kagome.'

"Shippou, can Rin come with you to see Kagome-chan?"

"If Sesshomaru-sama says it's ok."

Rin turned to look up at Sesshomaru with big, hopeful eyes. He sighed inwardly.

"This Sesshomaru will allow it."

"Yay!"

Shippou ran towards the gate and stopped. He turned around and looked up at Sesshomaru. His scent was full of happiness as well as unease.

'What is wrong with the kit?'

"Sesshomaru-sama, would you please take me to the well?"

"Hn."

Sesshomaru summoned his youkaicloud and waited as Rin and Shippou climbed on. Rin clung to Sesshomaru's leg and shippou clung to her. Sesshomaru noticed both children were blushing. He chose to ignore it for now as he flew towards the well at a leisure pace.

'I wonder what makes the kit think Kagome's coming back?'

After several hours the sun ahd set and since both children had fallen asleep he set down and made camp for the night. As he stoked the fire he noticed the kit open his eyes and groan about them stopping for the night.

"Kit, this one assures you your mother will still be waiting for you in the morning. Rest, she will not be happy to see that you have not been taken care of."

Shippou just closed his eyes. Sesshomaru went back over to Rin and wrapped his mokomoko around her, then he slowly closed his eyes.

oOoOoOo

Kagome woke up to Buyo on her chest again, but this time he was asleep. She moved him and slowly sat up. She was in her bed at home.

'That's odd, I don't remember getting home last night.'

'You were tired last night so I took over and brought us home.'

'Thanks.'

'Well I couldn't very well let you sleep in the street.'

Kagome laughed which earned her a look from Buyo before the cat closed his eyes again.

'True. We should head back today.'

'Ok, but don't forget you still have to find someway to repay Sesshomaru for everything he's done for us. We are in his debt.'

'I know, but what can I give a taiyoukai that he doesn't already have?'

'I don't know. Let's go shopping for Shippou and Rin though, I'm sure they missed us.'

'Yeah, maybe I'll find something for Sesshomaru too.'

'That a girl.'

Kagome got up and got dressed, then headed into town. Kagome went into a toy store and bought Shippou a yo-yo, a spin top, and a bag of marbles. She then browsed the aisles looking for something Rin would like.

'Since I got Shippou three things I should get Rin three things.'

Kagome stopped when she saw Lucky from 101 Dalmations on the top shelf and couldn't help but laugh at the irony of it. She put it in the basket full of toys and continued down the aisle. Finally after having found two more gifts for Rin, a Belle doll from Beauty and the Beast and a Doodle Bear with flowers all over it she went to the checkout center.

'She's going to love them.'

On her way home Kagome passed by a jewelry store and stopped when something in the window caught her eye. There was a silver necklace with a cresent moon on the chain, it had an amethyst set in it.

"It's perfect!"

Kagome ran into the store and dragged the clerk to the window. After a bit of barganing, and flirting on Kagome's end, she was able to talk the price down to around 100yen. After picking out some red and white decorated wrapping paper Kagome headed home. She packed her traveling bag with clothes and the gifts, then headed for the well. She hugged her mom and brother before jumping into the well. She jumped out and headed for the Western lands. Not even twenty minutes passed before she felt the aura of a youkai coming her way. She stopped and waited. After a while a huge cat came into the clearing. At first she thought it was Kilala before she noticed the flames and markings around it's paws were blue not red.

"Leave and I'll let you live."

The demon cat lunged at her and she sighed. She tossed her bag out of the way and it landed gently beneath a tree. She turned and ducked as a stream of ice came flying towards her head.

'So, it's an ice demon.'

Kagome turned and kicked the demon cat in the back of the head. It howled out in pain and turned on her.

"Come and get some bitch."

'You realize it's a male demon right.'

'Go away unless your going to help.'

The ice demon swiped at her with it's claws and they slashed across her abdomen. Kagome screamed out in pain and some of her training kicked in. She was quickly behind the catdemon and wrapped her arms around the demon' s neck. They both fell to the ground. Claws met claws, and power clashed with power. Eventually the demon managed to pin Kagome to the ground and bared it's fangs to her throat. Kagome growled and kicked the demon off her. It landed against a tree and struggled to stand back up. Kagome ran and wrapped her arms around it's throat and was about to kill it when her inneryoukai stopped her.

'Don't kill him!'

'Why the hell not!'

'His race is rare, make him submit and become ours.'

'Fine.'

Kagome knocked the cat off balance and pinned it down with a hand on its neck. Using one hand she slipped the necklace over her head and she felt her ears, claws, and teeth grow, and her tail and markings come back. She bared her fangs to the cat's throat and it whined. Finally it turned it's head to the side and exposed it's throat to her. She stood up and let the cat demon stand. It stared at her taking in her true form before bowing it's head in respect. She slipped the necklace back over her head and groaned when the movement stretched the skin of her abdomen. She started walking towards a nearby river and stumbled. The cat was quickly by her side to steady her, he helped her to the river. Kagome quickly cleaned and bandaged her wound. After she finished she changed her now ruined shirt to a light blue one. Then she leaned against a tree to rest. She closed her eyes and smiled when she felt the cat press its head into her neck, nuzzling her trying to comfort her. She reached a hand up and gently rubbed his head and he purred.

"Thanks."

He stopped purring and pulled away in surprise.

"You know my language?"

Kagome laughed at the surprise in his mewl then winced when the action bothered her wounds.

"I know a lot of demon languages."

"You are a very strange miko."

Kagome laughed again and winced.

"Sorry."

"Don't be, you fought for your life just as I did."

The cat demon burrowed its head closer to her neck before he turned into his smaller form and sat on her shoulder.

"What's your name miko?"

"Kagome, and I'm a miko demoness. What's yours?"

Kagome had informed the cat of what she was because she could smell his confusion. He could obviously tell she was a miko by her powers, but when she took the necklace off she was without a doubt a full blooded inu demon.

"I don't have one."

"Your mother never gave you a name?"

"No."

Kagome was quiet for a while as she thought about that.

'He's alot like Kilala, but he's mine now.'

'You want to give him a name don't you.'

'Yes, but what would be an appropreate name that I could give him?'

'He's an ice demon. Call him Zero, like the temperature back in your time when it snows.'

'Good idea.'

'Did you expect any less from me?'

Kagome laughed inwardly before turning her attention back to the ice demon on her shoulder.

"Demon, from now on you will be mine and will be known as Zero."

The ice demon thought about it for a while, she had bested him in a fight so it was her choice if she wanted to kill him or have him serve her. He'd prefer life over death and he had to admit, he liked the sound of his new name. Kagome smiled when she heard his mewl of agreement.

"Come now, we should sleep."

Kagome struggled to her feet but managed to stand thanks to Zero's help. She then jumped into the tree she had been leaning against and laid down on the broad limb and quickly fell asleep. Zero grew to his full size and curled around his new mistress to keep her safe and warm while she slept. He'd keep watch while his mistress slept and regained her strength.